Kyoorius Design Yatra 2011
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This weekend saw 6 of our lecturers, along with about 20 RMI students, attending the Kyoorius Designyatra Conference in Goa. This is a two-day design conference encouraging inspiration, ideas, discussions and networking. There were speakers from different backgrounds, fields and countries bringing their work and stories to the stage, inspiring young designers and recharging others. This conference is mainly Graphic Design led; however, as an Architect and Lecturer, I found it interesting from a general design point and was interested to hear about these designers’ passion, their portfolio and their outlook on the future.
I also attended a workshop led by a team of Dutch Academics who have been asked by the Indian Government to explore ideas to help improve and highlight design and design education in India. This is a topic which interests me and I am looking forward to their report at the end of the year. So, on my return to the bustling city of Bangalore, the horns, the music, the cooler temperature, I am feeling almost inspired enough to do some kind of creative work. However, for now, I am enjoying the post-Goa mini-break feeling!
